Political science was taught in this University as part of combined M.A. Degree
course in a few Social Science disciplines right from 1950. A fullfledged department
of political Science was established in 1959 with late Professor G.S. Halappa as
Head of the department. Dr. K. Raghavedra rao, Dr. K.V. Vishwanathaiah, Dr. A.M.
Rajshekaraiah and Dr. R.T.Jangam joined the Department later and strengthened the
hands of Prof. G.S.Halappa in laying the strong foundation. The Department come
to limelight by organizing an International Seminar on ‘Dilemmas of Democracy in
India’ in the year 1967. At present, there are seven faculty members. With their
scholarly publications and Research, the Department has continued the legacy of
the founders.

The Department of Political Science has strengthened teaching and research in such
core areas like Political Theory and Research Methodology. It has also accepted
the challenge of relevance by encouraging teaching and research in Indian Politics,
Karnataka Regional Political Tradition, Federal Studies, International Relations,
Political Sociology and Parliamentary and Constitutional Studies. The thrust area
of the Department is detailed investigation into the working of grass- root level
democracy and its relationship with the democratic system at the regional and national
level. Attention is also given to the trends of globalization and international
communication technological revolution including internet. In short, the Department
may claim to have explored crucial issues of concern and modern politics against
the background of interdisciplinary and comparative framework. The department can
certainly take pride in the fact that it was able to make a make as a dynamic center
for the study of political science at the national and international levels. In
this connection, it may be pointed out that the ‘status of Discipline’ report published
by the ICSSR, New Delhi made a special mention of the valuable research work including
production of Doctoral Theses accomplished by the Department.

Vision

• To create an enlightened and responsible generation of citizens with value orientation
and Commitment to the larger interests of the Society and the Indian State.
• To strive for the development of a civil society in tune with the participatory
democracy.
• To develop norms and ethos rooted in the Indian soil, essentially combining the
local and the global virtues.

Mission

Over the past many decades of its existence the department of Political Science
has been striving to developing advanced curriculum to enhance socially relevant
and creative research of contemporary relevance in a globalized world, aiming at
inclusive and sustainable growth.

Further to inculcate in the young minds the qualities of compassion, tolerance,
humanism and patriotism in an age characterized by evils of corruption, terrorism,
communalism and regional fanaticism to propagate the ideas and ideals great political
philosophers, gender equity and inter communal harmony in a plural society to build
a transparent, accountable and responsive good governance system.

Staff of the DepartmentTeaching Faculty

Name of Faculty

Designation

Specialization

1) Dr. S.S.Patagundi
MA, Ph.D

Professor

International Studies, Party
System & Political Process.

2) Dr. M.G.Khan
MA, M.Phil,Ph.D

Professor

Federal Studies

3) Dr.Harish Ramaswamy
MA, Ph.D

Professor

Public Administration & Urban
Governance

4) Dr. G.B.Nandana
MA, Ph.D

Professor

Indian Political Thought &
National
Movement

5) Dr. G.C.Hiregoudar
MA., Ph.D

Professor & In-charge
Chairman

Parliamentary & Constitutional
Studies

6) Dr. B.M.Ratnakar
MA, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Regional Studies & Political
Sociology

7) Dr. N.M.Sali
MA, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Local Government in Karnataka

Administrative staff

Name

Designation

Remarks

1)Smt.Rekha N

Clerk and Typist

Regular

2) Shri. Dharmaraj Y Talawar

Attender

Contract Basis

The Political Science Association And The Chanakya Alumni Association

For supporting Curricular and Co- Curricular activities of the Department the Political
Science Association was established in 1975. Today the Association is able to most
of the activities of the Department .During the past 55 years, thousands of students
have passed out of the Department and are well placed in the society. The Alumni
have established in 2005, the Chanakya Alumni Association in the Department. This
Association is supporting the Department in term of infrastructure and academic
activities.

Future plans of the department

In the context of problems confronting the functioning of parliamentary democracy,
introduction of short term course is significant. In view of this, the department
is preparing a proposal to introduce a short term course on Parliamentary Institutions
and Procedure for elected representatives. Issues of Human Rights have drawn the
attention of the entire world. Protection of Human Rights is significant in the
age of globalisation. Therefore, it is also proposed to introduce a certificate
course in Human Rights.

As a part of concern of the faculty to reach common people, the department aims
at strengthening extension activities as a strategy of strengthening the civil society.

The Department Proposes to sign MOU with UEL (University) of Brazil for collaboration
for M.A. Degree and Faculty exchange Programme.
Syllabus

Introduction

Political science was taught in this University as part of combined M.A. Degree
course in a few Social Science disciplines right from 1950. A fullfledged department
of political Science was established in 1959 with late Professor G.S. Halappa as
Head of the department. Dr. K. Raghavedra rao, Dr. K.V. Vishwanathaiah, Dr. A.M.
Rajshekaraiah and Dr. R.T.Jangam joined the Department later and strengthened the
hands of Prof. G.S.Halappa in laying the strong foundation. The Department come
to limelight by organizing an International Seminar on ‘Dilemmas of Democracy in
India’ in the year 1967. At present, there are seven faculty members. With their
scholarly publications and Research, the Department has continued the legacy of
the founders.

The Department of Political Science has strengthened teaching and research in such
core areas like Political Theory and Research Methodology. It has also accepted
the challenge of relevance by encouraging teaching and research in Indian Politics,
Karnataka Regional Political Tradition, Federal Studies, International Relations,
Political Sociology and Parliamentary and Constitutional Studies. The thrust area
of the Department is detailed investigation into the working of grass- root level
democracy and its relationship with the democratic system at the regional and national
level. Attention is also given to the trends of globalization and international
communication technological revolution including internet. In short, the Department
may claim to have explored crucial issues of concern and modern politics against
the background of interdisciplinary and comparative framework. The department can
certainly take pride in the fact that it was able to make a make as a dynamic center
for the study of political science at the national and international levels. In
this connection, it may be pointed out that the ‘status of Discipline’ report published
by the ICSSR, New Delhi made a special mention of the valuable research work including
production of Doctoral Theses accomplished by the Department.

Vision

• To create an enlightened and responsible generation of citizens with value orientation
and Commitment to the larger interests of the Society and the Indian State.
• To strive for the development of a civil society in tune with the participatory
democracy.
• To develop norms and ethos rooted in the Indian soil, essentially combining the
local and the global virtues.

Mission

Over the past many decades of its existence the department of Political Science
has been striving to developing advanced curriculum to enhance socially relevant
and creative research of contemporary relevance in a globalized world, aiming at
inclusive and sustainable growth.

Further to inculcate in the young minds the qualities of compassion, tolerance,
humanism and patriotism in an age characterized by evils of corruption, terrorism,
communalism and regional fanaticism to propagate the ideas and ideals great political
philosophers, gender equity and inter communal harmony in a plural society to build
a transparent, accountable and responsive good governance system.

Staff of the DepartmentTeaching Faculty

Name of Faculty

Designation

Specialization

1) Dr. S.S.Patagundi
MA, Ph.D

Professor

International Studies, Party
System & Political Process.

2) Dr. M.G.Khan
MA, M.Phil,Ph.D

Professor

Federal Studies

3) Dr.Harish Ramaswamy
MA, Ph.D

Professor

Public Administration & Urban
Governance

4) Dr. G.B.Nandana
MA, Ph.D

Professor

Indian Political Thought &
National
Movement

5) Dr. G.C.Hiregoudar
MA., Ph.D

Professor & In-charge
Chairman

Parliamentary & Constitutional
Studies

6) Dr. B.M.Ratnakar
MA, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Regional Studies & Political
Sociology

7) Dr. N.M.Sali
MA, Ph.D

Assistant Professor

Local Government in Karnataka

Administrative staff

Name

Designation

Remarks

1)Smt.Rekha N

Clerk and Typist

Regular

2) Shri. Dharmaraj Y Talawar

Attender

Contract Basis

The Political Science Association And The Chanakya Alumni Association

For supporting Curricular and Co- Curricular activities of the Department the Political
Science Association was established in 1975. Today the Association is able to most
of the activities of the Department .During the past 55 years, thousands of students
have passed out of the Department and are well placed in the society. The Alumni
have established in 2005, the Chanakya Alumni Association in the Department. This
Association is supporting the Department in term of infrastructure and academic
activities.

Future plans of the department

In the context of problems confronting the functioning of parliamentary democracy,
introduction of short term course is significant. In view of this, the department
is preparing a proposal to introduce a short term course on Parliamentary Institutions
and Procedure for elected representatives. Issues of Human Rights have drawn the
attention of the entire world. Protection of Human Rights is significant in the
age of globalisation. Therefore, it is also proposed to introduce a certificate
course in Human Rights.

As a part of concern of the faculty to reach common people, the department aims
at strengthening extension activities as a strategy of strengthening the civil society.

The Department Proposes to sign MOU with UEL (University) of Brazil for collaboration
for M.A. Degree and Faculty exchange Programme.
Syllabus

Research Output

No. of Ph.Ds - 104

No. of M.Phils - 105

Thrust Areas of Research

Indian Political Thought, Freedom Movement, Party System and Political Process,
Local Government and Politics, Regional Studies, Indian Foreign Policy Studies,
Rural and Urban Administration, State Government and Politics, Political Theory,
Political Sociology, Federal Studies, Parliamentary Studies, Globalization and its
related issues, Environmental Studies and Agitational Politics

Career Opportunities

Besides teaching and research, students have several opportunities in All India
and State Administrative services.